Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer and music composer. He started his career with the reality show Indian Idol 1 in which he became 2nd runner up. He has also participated in Bigg Boss 14 and was crowned as the 1st runner up. He also participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and became a finalist.
Early life Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied classical music under Suresh Wadkar.
Career Vaidya finished third on the first season of Indian Idol, he lost in the penultimate round, on 18 February 2005. Eight months later, he released his debut album Tera Intezar. Sajid–Wajid composed the music for his album. He also sang a duet, "Hello Madam, I am your Adam", with fellow Indian Idol runner-up Prajakta Shukre, and "God Promise Dil Dola" with Shreya Ghoshal for the film Shaadi No. 1. Later he sang for films, such as Jigyasa, Hot Money and Krazzy 4 and title song of television series Ek Ladki Anjaani Si.
Vaidya was the host of the show Jjhoom India. In 2008, he won the title of Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, a reality singing show.
In 2013, Vaidya sung "Be Intehaan" (Unplugged) from Race 2. On the occasion of Independence Day, he released a new song, 'Vande Mataram'. He was the co-host of the dance reality show Aajaa Mahi Vay with Vinit Singh.
Vaidya is a successful contestant of the singing show Music Ka Maha Muqqabla in the team Shankar's Rockstars. His team won, beating Shaan's Strikers in the finale.
In 2020, he participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 14, and emerged as the runner-up of the show. In 2021, Vaidya participated in the stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and became a finalist.
In 2024, he participated in Colors TV's reality show called Laughter Chef.
Personal life Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress Disha Parmar. He proposed to her during his appearance on Bigg Boss 14. They were married on 16 July 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, on 20 September 2023. The duo has decided the name of their little daughter: "Navya."
In the media Vaidya was ranked at No.16 in the Times of Indias 20 Most Desirable Men on Television in 2020.
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref.1997Star Yaar KalakarContestantDebut 1997–1998Close Up Antakshari2000Aao Jhoomein Gaayen 2001Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari 2004–2005 Indian Idol 1 2nd runner-up2007Jjhoom IndiaHost 2008 Jo Jeeta Wohi Super StarContestantWinner Aajaa Mahi Vay Host 2010 Music Ka Maha Muqqabla Contestant Winner2012Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke SaathVoice of Lord Rama Musical Cast 2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 Contestant Not selected2015Indian Idol Junior 2 Guest 2017 The Drama Company Music Ki Pathshala Host 2020–2021 Bigg Boss 14 Contestant 1st runner-up 2021Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 6th place 2024–2025Laughter Chefs – Unlimited EntertainmentSeason 1–2 Winner (Season 1)
Guest appearances Year Title Ref.2021 Dance Deewane 3 Zee Comedy Show Bigg Boss 15 Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 2022The Khatra Khatra Show Swayamvar – Mika Di VohtiIndian Idol 132026Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment season 3
Discography
Film songs Year Film Song1999Jahan Tum Le Chalo"Flights of Passions" 2005 Shaadi No. 1 "Hello Madam" "God Promise Dil"2006Yanda Kartavya Aahe"Aabhas Ha" Jaan-E-Mann "Qabool Kar Le"Jigyaasa"Sanse Meri Sase" 2008 Krazy 4 "Ek Rupaiya" 2009 Kisse Pyaar Karoon "Chunar Chunar"Josh"Evvariki"2013Race 2"Be Intehaan (Unplugged)"Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda"Avakhalase Sparsh Te"Ishkq in Paris"It's All About Tonight"2014Amit Sahni Ki List"What The 'FARK'"2015All Is Well"Baaton Ko Teri (Unplugged)"Bhaag Johnny"Meri Zindagi"2018Padmaavat (Tamil)"Unadhallavaa"Padmaavat (Telugu)"Oka Praanam Oka Jeevitham" 2019War (Telugu)"Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade"War (Tamil)"Salangaigal"2023Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha (Marathi)"Aiyo"
Non-film songs Year Album(s)/single(s) Label Notes Ref.2005 Tera Intezar Sony Music India Debut album2011 Aafno Mann Sonu Music2014 Fan Tips Official With Badshah Vande Mataram Rahul Vaidya RKV2016 Do Chaar Din T-SeriesSimple Dress2018 Keh Do Na Zee Music Company2019Yaad TeriRahul Vaidya RKVLamboJayaz2020Maa Meri Maa2021MadhanyaDesi Music Factory With Asees KaurKinna SonaRahul Vaidya RKV Aly Chhap TilakWith Palak Muchhal Matthe Te Chamkan Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Shayad Fir Se Nupur Audio Garbe Ki Raat Rahul Vaidya RKV With Bhoomi Trivedi Zindagi Khafa Khafa Ishtar Music2022Naughty Balam Rahul Vaidya RKV With Nikhita Gandhi ft. Mellow D
Others Dilbar Mere (The Unwind Mix – Bollywood Unwind 2) Dil Lena Khel Hai Dildar Ka (Bollywood Unwind 4) Maine Puchha Chand Se (The Unwind Mix) Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma (Unplugged) Mere Rashqa Qamar (Unplugged) Dil Diyan Gallan (EDM Mix)
Awards Year Award CategorySong Result2019Indian Television Academy AwardsMusic video Yaad Teri and Jayaz
References
External links
Official website
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